retail QX9650 first run -> 4400mhz on Intel cooler box

[NeedMoMegaHurtZ]

Nice results, thanks for sharing

Awaiting TRUE-120 and subzero results!

That stock cooler actually looks decent, I wonder if the lower end models coming in Jan2008 sport the same cooler?

[nachthymnen]

I love that chip
Congratz for sub 10 with Intel stock cooler.
Can't wait for mine next week

[nemrod]

yes but I just don't like to assume. I guess im just shocked at the 4.4ghz on air..

Assume what? This is the title of the thread? Do you need a Bill, his american express receipt and an extract of his bank account?
Don't you see any difference between that

and that:

[bluep3ace]

that mobo tray is beyond godlike...and thanks for always being among the first with good reviews!

[XS Janus]

For a long haul computer getting an extreme edition might be a worthwille investment, if you are willing to bet Nehalem won't overclock as good as penryn.
The reasoning being that this baby at 4.4 will probably be faster than a regular Nehalem... (Nehalem might be fast but hey not that fast)

[icon57]

very nice cpu...i look forward to buying one after xmas

[oscar3d]

Nice to see the retail ones are as strong as some of the ES's we saw. I have a OEM version coming tomorrow. I hope it does as well. (fingers crossed) Over the weekend I plan on puting it on a Vapochill LS.

What? Is there a difference in quality/overclockability if you get the OEM Yorkfield versus the retail boxed version?

[tet5uo]

What? Is there a difference in quality/overclockability if you get the OEM Yorkfield versus the retail boxed version?

You get no heatsink.. and I think the warranty is not the same.

[Bobsama]

If Yorkfield does 4.4GHz on a beefed up stock, imagine what it'll do on the silent towers! I'm glad I grabbed an E2140 to hold me over for a Q9450!

[Ace-a-Rue]

Not quite $1400. Closer to $1100. Still plenty too high though.

i noticed clubit.com raised the price by $100..it is now $1300 for an OEM version...YIKES!

[dinos22]

great tests as always man

love reading your threads

stock cooler looks nice

[railer]

For a long haul computer getting an extreme edition might be a worthwille investment, if you are willing to bet Nehalem won't overclock as good as penryn.
The reasoning being that this baby at 4.4 will probably be faster than a regular Nehalem... (Nehalem might be fast but hey not that fast)

And what makes you says that? Nehalem even @ stock should be at least 2x as fast. From what i know it will have 3x bandwide then curent cpu's. It's to early to know what Nehalem will bring. But i think you will be suprised how fast it is. I'm a bit sceptical how MMC will do at sub zero.

Anyway retail @ 4.4G is plain sick for now, that's 4 cores fo you over 4G's on air 24/7

[Aldy402]

Assume what? This is the title of the thread? Do you need a Bill, his american express receipt and an extract of his bank account?
Don't you see any difference between that

i know its not a ES, I just wanted to know if it was a cherry picked retail box or a randomly bought one, thats all. chill out bro..
anyway that cooler is only being included in their Extreme lineup... which suckss

[Speederlander]

And what makes you says that? Nehalem even @ stock should be at least 2x as fast.

2x as fast at stock? Wanna bet?

[EVGAJKohl]

Originally Posted by XS Janus
For a long haul computer getting an extreme edition might be a worthwille investment, if you are willing to bet Nehalem won't overclock as good as penryn.
The reasoning being that this baby at 4.4 will probably be faster than a regular Nehalem... (Nehalem might be fast but hey not that fast)

If I am not mistaken, the Nehalem CPU will be 32nm Die. So that right there will give it a lower TDP. So I think not only will it be able to clock as high but probably with less power as well.

[Cronos]

Whould be great to see maximum clock which passes several hours of Prime95 Small FFTs test.

[Ace-a-Rue]

if you get 30 minutes that would be monumental...it's a waste of energy to put a processor through hours upon hours to prove absolutely nothing because a stable system does not have to be P95 stable.

[Cronos]

if you get 30 minutes that would be monumental...it's a waste of energy to put a processor through hours upon hours to prove absolutely nothing because a stable system does not have to be P95 stable.

For me "stable" means "can pass anything i throw at it".
This includes as the minimum 6+ hrs of Prime95 Small FFTs, plus several hrs of Linpack 64bit.

For just a gaming rig, of course, this criteria can be relaxed.

[Ace-a-Rue]

well..that is your arbitrary definition...your stable definition is your definiton...you need to go buy the chip and see if you can get it to do what "you" want it to do....power to you! but, don't expect others to fulfill your definition.

[Rovtar]

lol

great cpu or even greater cooler

how loud is the cooler?

[Cronos]

Cooler is definitely not great, just better than usual BOXed Intel cooler.

[CoW]8(0)]

Nice chip on air!!! I'm sure this is an optical illusion....

I'm curious about that too...

[siyah]

uuuhhhh f..k yorkfield power cpu on air with boxed

good bye bye amd

[EmaXOC]

great great CPU and great tests! ! It's alredy possibile to buy these new cpus on line (outside italy, here we can't find anything ))??
TNX

[dogsx2]

yes but I just don't like to assume. I guess im just shocked at the 4.4ghz on air..

The very first picture says it's retail...

PC, you got a good one. Never pay too much for a good chip but always pay too much for a bad one. Can you notice a difference from your other chips you have had, system seem faster?